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Flash and Substance

Season 5, Episode 5, Aired Feb 11, 2006

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The Flash must handle an onslaught of super-villains during the opening of a museum in his honor, and Batman and Orion lend a hand.

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GUEST STAR Mark Hamill

The Trickster
GUEST STAR Donal Gibson

Captain Boomerang
GUEST STAR Alexis Denisof

Mirror Master

Kevin Conroy

Batman/Bruce Wayne
Michael Rosenbaum

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The Flash is honored with the opening of his own museum. This sorta thing can go to a guy's head, but thankfully four members of his Rogue Gallery lend a hand in deflating the Flash's ego.moreless

9.6

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By sailorbx, Nov 15, 2006

Wally is so adorkable.

That said, I don't know why this isn't my favorite episode. It shows you just how great of a guy the Flash really is. He not only takes the time to help orphans, but he knows most of Central City by name and helps them out with normal, everyday things. And his interaction with the Trickster was priceless. The Flash is just such a nice guy, it is extremely difficult to dislike him. Who cares if Orion doesn't get it? Batman does, and when it comes down to it his opinion probably matters most to Flash.moreless
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Another Flash-centric episode.

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By UltimatePyro9, Sep 29, 2006

Another Flash-centric episode.

Ever since I got into the DC Animated Universe, Flash has become my favorite character!!! It's because he's so witty, charming, funny and he makes use with one of the coolest powers ever: superspeed. Having an episode centered around Flash is fun. Seeing Flash's villains (or "Rogues" as they call themselves in the comic books) animated for the first time is great, with Mirror Master's lamenting over his failures at the hands of Flash, Captain Cold moaning over the effects of old age, and the Trickster just ranting for no reason at all (voiced by the legendary Mark Hamill). Along with Captain Boomerang, they decide to take revenge on Flash, but ultimately fail.

The real in this story is how the Flash fits into the DC Animated Universe, when compared to Batman. In his hometown, Flash isn't just a hero, he's like an everyman's hero. He runs with the people and the people love him. There is so much I love about Flash. A must-see for fans of the Flash.moreless
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Captain Boomerang, Mirror Master, Captain Cold and the Trickster attempt to get rid of the Flash during a museum opening in his honor.

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By RAFAELJOSE04, Sep 08, 2006

"Flash and Substance" is one of those special episodes that escape the whole season story arc. The episode is a must see for any fan of the Flash. It's amusingly character driven and often funny. Flash has always been a very sociable hero and the episodes does focus on this perfectly. He relates nicely with those around him and always has the time for a little chitchat. Well, he is the Fastest Man Alive. Batman and Orion have their moments. Linda Park is well introduced and appears to completely infatuate with Flash. The villains are a big highlight in "Flash and Substance". They are well introduced and offer some memorable banter and humor. The opening scene in the cafeteria reminds me of those fun moments in "Seinfeld". Mark Hamill returns to the DCAU as the voice of the Trickster. The museum offers lots of insights to the Flash mythology in comics and other TV series. The big fight scene in the museum will have viewers pleasantly entertained.moreless
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all about my favourite hero The Flash!. . . .

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By Flash_force, Feb 26, 2006

this episode was so funny. it had cool action sequences and the most famous Flash's villains of all time.
and in the Bar you get to see fiddler Dr Alchemy Murmur turleman abrakadabra and many.
it was nice seeing Linda Park in the episode and
great to see the cosmic trimill in Wally's house(i think it was the cosmic tridmill)

a great episode.
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A soon-to-be classic episode, highlighting one of the coolest characters of all comics--Flash! Not only do we see more of our favorite character, but we also get to see some of the most classic villains.moreless

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By bbik, Feb 15, 2006

This episode was close to perfect. Flash gets such little respect in this series that it was really something to see him finally get the spotlight (or most of it...hard to get all of it with Batman around). Some of Flash history comes out here with the Flash museum and his famous enemies.

My 'beef' with this episode, and the series in general, is the fact that Flash's powers are always limited. Not only does he often have trouble outrunning or catching vehicles, but he gets hit with punches...how's that? Who can hit him? After the last seasons' finale (when he beat the tar out of Luthor at lightspeeed!), I really thought we'd see some new powers, like finally being able to go intabgible, etc.

Alright, I realize I'm reviewing the episode less than I should...

Flash teams up with Batman and Orion to beat the classic baddies. The Trickster was very well done, if perhaps a little underused. For the classicly trained Flash fans, there is also a hint of Barry Allen (he sure looked like it!) and Linda Park (though Flash was really out of character and hardly paid her any attention). It was a great episode. We really need to see Flash more!moreless
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- When the mayor hands the Flash the key to the city, the prongs on the end briefly flicker out and then back into existence for a second.
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- At the weird pub on 4th Street, the man playing pool in the background is hitting the 8 Ball with his stick instead of the cue ball.
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- (trapped on a giant flying boomerang) The Flash: I swear, when I get out of this, I'm gonna find you and hurl all over you.
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- Trickster: My plan went south. I mean, what's so special about a disco of death? The heck with all of them – I'm an artist, they just rob banks. Captain Cold, Captain Boomerang…they probably would have gone for it if I'm a captain.
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- Flash: Listen, I need to go home before the opening tonight. Batman: We're coming with you. Flash: You really don't have to. Batman: We're Coming With You.
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- This episode first aired on YTV in Canada on March 1, 2006.
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- Heroes who appear without dialogue (on monitor screens): Shayera Hol, Rocket Red, Red Tornado, Ice, Superman, Green Lantern, Vixen, and Wonder Woman.
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- Scenes at the end are from "Dead Reckoning" and "Patriot Act." The commercial breaks featured scenes from "Far From Home."
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